ABC #406

TEST DRIVE IVECO SHUTTLE 22
Specs
MAKE/MODEL: Iveco Shuttle 22
ENGINE: 180hp Iveco FIC (Euro
6) four-stroke diesel with directinjection,
variable geometry
turbocharger and intercooler;
Power - (Max.) 180hp@2,800–
3,500rpm; Torque - (max.)
430Nm@1,500–3,000 rpm
TRANSMISSION: Eight-speed ZF
torque converter automatic (Himatic
with Eco mode)
EMISSIONS TECH: Exhaust gas
recirculation system + selective
catalytic reduction
DIMENSIONS: (LxWxH) – 7,515mm
x 2,174mm x 2,905mm
GVM: 6,100kg
TOWING: 3,500kg with braked
trailer
STEERING: Power steering;
390mm diameter steering wheel
with telescopic adjustment
AXLES: Independent wheels
(front); rigid, twin-wheel (rear)
SUSPENSION: Independent with
torsion bar (front); pneumatic air
suspension with ECAS (rear)
BRAKES: Disc brakes front and
rear; ABS and ESP; manual
parking brake on rear axle; service
brakes dual circuit with vacuum
servo; brake wear warning lights
for front and rear
FUEL TANK: 90L
ADBLUE TANK: 25L
CHASSIS: C-Section steel
longitudinal side members and
tubular cross members
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12V – 110
Ah battery; 12V – 180 A smart
alternator; trailer wiring to rear of
chassis
WHEELS: 6J x R16
TYRES: 225/65 Rl6
SAFETY: ESP9 program; Day-time
running lights
MISC.: Iveconect multimedia
system with steering wheel
audio/phone controls; Bluetooth
connectivity; anti-corrosion
protection by full cataphoretic
dipping; two rear doors 270°
opening with heated windows;
heated and electrically adjustable
mirrors; electric bus plug door;
athermic windscreen and single
athermic glued windows; thermoacoustic
insulation; four =-speed
electrical fans with air distribution
functions and air recirculation;
A/C for driver with automatic
control; passenger air conditioning
through air channels on luggage
rack; reverse camera; premium
timber-imitation PVC floor
covering standard; LED lighting;
adjustable and air-suspended
driver seat; electric driver window;
cruise control
with 10, 20 passengers in there than the driver
on their own. Saying that, we found the drive
very comfortable if a little bouncy with only
three on board, but certainly comfortable.
It was also super quiet, both as a driver and
passenger down the back, as we tried out
both positions.
Internal overhead luggage storage is ample
– an overnight bag would easily fit – though
the rear storage area in this model isn’t huge
as the 22 seats take up maximum floor space.
However, the Shuttle 22 is probably not aimed
specifically at the long-haul market, plus there
is always the option of adding a trailer with a
towing capacity of 3,500kg.
The two rear-door access opening at 270
degrees means that entry to this area is
really generous.
Above:
With a 270-degree opening angle for the back doors,
there’s plenty of room to get in and out.
Below:
The engine meets the strict Euro 6 emissions
measure using a combination system of exhaust gas
recirculation (EGR) and selective catalytic reduction.
From city to winding
country roads, the
Shuttle 22 performed
great on all.
At the point of purchase, customers are
given an SD card so they can download the
latest maps for free, with speed limits and new
roads, and insert this into the bus’ navigation
system. After this, customers can annually
download the latest maps and update their
system for a minimal fee, so the vehicle always
has the latest data for the driver.
In addition to the aircon there’s an
extraction fan for ventilation, which is good
for days when the weather really doesn’t need
the aircon operating, or to remove built-up
heat in a parked vehicle.
The transmission is an eight-speed ZF
Hi-matic with Eco mode – synonymous with
quality and longevity. The gearstick is very
easy to operate, with a Power button and an
Eco mode. When doing flat, not fully loaded
driving, Eco mode means the transmission
changes gears at a lower rpm to help optimise
fuel economy. The Power mode will help give
a bit more oomph when fully loaded and,
when going downhill, will hold the gears for
longer. Both modes give what you need when
you need it, with the best economy.
The drive from Iveco’s headquarters in
Dandenong, Victoria, put us on both suburban
and country roads and the coupling of the ZF
transmission with Iveco’s Euro 6 180hp engine
was the perfect combination. This Minibus
feels like it has plenty of power in all terrains.
The turning circle is outstanding, as well.
From city to winding country roads, the
Shuttle 22 performed great on all. We could
see this working well for everything from wine
tours to busy suburban runs; the Shuttle 22
can handle it all.
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